Anambra South senatorial candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Chief Ebuka Onunkwo, has responded to comments made by Anambra State Governor, Prof. Chukwuma Soludo, describing him as an illiterate factory owner. Onunkwo stated that he will not engage in a war of words with Soludo, instead focusing on his senatorial ambition. He made these remarks during the Nanka New Yam Festival celebration at Agbiligba Square.
Soludo had visited Ihembosi community in Ekwusịgbo Local Government Area, where Onunkwo hails from, to inaugurate a road substantially built by Onunkwo. During the visit, Soludo urged the people to vote for the candidate of All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA), Senator Emma Nwachukwu, against Onunkwo. Soludo stated that governance and Senate representation were not for illiterate persons, suggesting that Onunkwo should focus on his factory and leave governance to educated individuals.
Onunkwo, however, remains unfazed by Soludo's comments, stating that his priority is to pursue his senatorial ambition and win the forthcoming election. He emphasized that he will work with Soludo to make Anambra State better when he wins. Onunkwo noted that he was the chairman of Soludo's campaign organisation in Ekwusigo Local Government Area for his re-election and saw Soludo's comment as a credit to his industrialist status.
Onunkwo expressed confidence in his ability to win the Anambra South senatorial district election, citing his popularity and the love of his people. He stated that the electorate will determine his popularity and vote for whoever they think can represent them well. Onunkwo emphasized that his goal is to represent his people well and lift standards in the Senate.
Despite Soludo's criticism, Onunkwo chose not to respond, citing his focus on the election. He drew a parallel with family dynamics, stating that if Soludo were his elder brother, he would not fight back. Onunkwo's decision not to engage in a public spat with Soludo has been seen as a strategic move to maintain a positive image.
Onunkwo's NDC party is competing against Soludo's APGA party in the upcoming election. The Anambra South senatorial district election is expected to be a closely contested race. Onunkwo's supporters have expressed confidence in his ability to win the election and represent the people of Anambra South effectively.
The election is expected to take place next year, with various candidates vying for the senatorial seat. Onunkwo's campaign is focused on winning the hearts of the electorate and securing their votes. Key issues in the election include representation, development, and the ability of candidates to deliver on their promises to the people of Anambra South.
Key points
- Ebuka Onunkwo dismisses Governor Soludo's criticism and vows to win the Anambra South senatorial election.
- Onunkwo chooses not to engage in a public spat with Soludo, focusing instead on his senatorial ambition.
- The Anambra South senatorial district election is expected to be a closely contested race between Onunkwo's NDC and Soludo's APGA parties.
